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What happened when I had my genome sequenced

guardian.co.uk

1 points by BioGeek 13 years ago · 3 comments

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tmandarano 13 years ago

Think having your "identity" stolen today is bad? Imagine the future when they take your genome.

  • vonskippy 13 years ago

    "Take" - I'm more worried some BioTech will patent my own genome.

    • tmandarano 13 years ago

      It's a likely scenario that there will be patents placed on manipulation of your own genome. Imagine finding out that you could reduce your chances of cancer by 50% but you'd have to use a genetic altering treatment that is patented and costs $100,000. It's coming.

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